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Cheltenham to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Edinburgh takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 11m
Duration
338 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Wolverhampton

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  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 51m
£128–215

Cheltenham to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 338.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton in around 5h 51m.

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